Beaufort, North Carolina

orth Carolina wears its scalloped coastline with pride. Like tines on a crown, the capes of North Carolina point out into the Atlantic Ocean with enough prominence to bend the mighty Gulf Stream. Situated midway along the coastline is the crown jewel in the seaside village of Beaufort. First, let’s establish that the town name spelled “Beaufort” in North Carolina is pronounced “Bō-furt”, and the town name spelled “Beaufort” in South Carolina is pronounced “Bew-furt.” You will